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Jens Pedersen

Birth	:	22 Mar 1829 Denmark
Death	:	8 Oct 1910 Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0215683, -93.4610672
Plot	:	Block 12 Lot 7
Description	:	From Nevada Representative October 11, 1910 (front page) OBITUARY DEATH OF JENS PETERSEN Jens Petersen, an aged and esteemed resident of Nevada, died Saturday morning at his home in this city. He had been tailing rapidly for a couple of weeks or more, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Petersen was a native of Denmark, where he was born March 22, 1829, and he died at Nevada, Iowa October 8, 1910, aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days. He grew up and married in Denmark; but in 1870 he migrated with his... Read More	From Nevada Representative October 11, 1910 (front page) OBITUARY DEATH OF JENS PETERSEN Jens Petersen, an aged and esteemed resident of Nevada, died Saturday morning at his home in this city. He had been tailing rapidly for a couple of weeks or more, and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Petersen was a native of Denmark, where he was born March 22, 1829, and he died at Nevada, Iowa October 8, 1910, aged 81 years, 6 months and 10 days. He grew up and married in Denmark; but in 1870 he migrated with his family to this country, coming directly to Nevada and arriving here in June of that year. For the more than forty years since that time he has been continuously a resident of this city. By trade he was cabinet-maker and for many years he had a shop on the rear of the lot where the Methodist church now stands. He was a good workman and worthy man, and he was well esteemed by the community. He was twice married, and his second wife died about ten years ago. In his later years his home has been with his son, Peter C. His other children are his daughter, Mrs. Hannah Carlson of New York City, who was also with him in his last weeks, and his adopted daughter, Anna, Mrs. John Mathison of this city. There were seven other children; but all of them died in youth or before being married. His funeral was conducted Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church by Rev. Isham of Fernald. From Nevada Evening Journal October 10, 1910 (page 3) JENS PEDERSEN DEAD. Funeral of Aged Danish Citizen This Afternoon. The funeral of the late Jens Pederson, an aged Danish citizen, whose death occurred a the home of his son, Peter Pedersen, with whom he made his home, Saturday afternoon, is being held this afternoon. Services in the Danish language will be held at the home at two o'clock and in the English language at the Lutheran church by Rev. A. E. Isham at half after two o'clock. Interment will be in the Nevada cemetery. The deceased was quite old and had been failing in health and strength for some time. His death was not unexpected. The deceased had been a resident of Nevada for many years and was quite well and most favorably known as a man of industry and integrity. He was a cabinet maker by trade and a most excellent workman. His wife has been dead for many years and he has long made his hoe with his son Peter and family. Besides this son, he is survived by a couple of daughters who are married and live in the east.

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Jens Pedersen's memorial is located at: Nevada Municipal Cemetery, Nevada, Story County, USA.
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Jens Pedersen death on 8 Oct 1910 in Nevada, Story County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0215683
Longitude: -93.4610672

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Peter C. Peterson

(1865 - 1943)

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